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4550 Chesapeake & Ohio Class L-1 Hudson, #490, Original Orange Boiler, HO
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MSRP: $749.99
Your Price: Order from your dealer today!
Item Number: 4550
Product Line: Steam, HO
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NEW Paragon3
Sound & Operation System FEATURING ROLLING
THUNDERTM with Authentic Sounds and Prototypical Operation in both DC
and DCC environments
Factory Installed Engineer / Fireman Figures
Synchronized Puffing Smoke with each Chuff
Variable Puffing Smoke Intensity and Timing
Locomotive Composition: Brass body with Die Cast Chassis
Tender Composition: Brass body with Die Cast Chassis
Couplers: (2) Operating Kadee or Compatible
Compatible Tracks: Code 83 and 100 Rail
Equipped with Traction Tires
Minimum Operating Radius: 22 in or greater
Shipping weight: 3.25 lbs
Box Dimensions: L18" x W4" x H3.5"
In
1946, the C&O took five of its Class F-19 Pacific 4-6-2 locomotives and
converted them into Class L-1 Hudsons. This rework was done in the
Huntington Shops and was completed in 1947. All but one of the new L-1s were
covered with a streamlined stainless steel cowl which was painted yellow and
silver. The tenders were cased in fluted stainless steel and tapered at the
top so they would blend exactly with the new Budd passenger cars. The
"yellowbellies" as they were called by C&O crews were numbered 490 through
494 (number 494 did not have a cowl applied). Only engine 490 survives today
and is on display at the B&O Railroad Museum in Baltimore, MD.
*Information adapted from
www.steamlocomotive.com
**Specifications on this page subject to change. |
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